CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Wayne General Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Wayne General Hospital is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 5.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.17 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $23 (726%)
Insurance Median: $16 (505%)
Cash: $23 (726% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (505% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.17 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 505% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 405%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Al Healthcare Adv Mcaid-All Plans $3 95%
Alabama Community Mcaid-All Plans $3 95%
Amerigroup Mcare Adv-All Plans $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Magnolia Mcare Adv $3 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 95%
Molina Chip-All Other Plans $3 95%
Molina Mcare Adv $3 95%
Univita Healthcare Mcaid-All Plans $3 95%
Vantage Health Mcare Adv $3 95%
Wellcare Mcare Adv-All Plans $3 95%
Cigna $7 221%
Ml Healthcare-All Plans $9 284%
Ahs-All Plans $16 505%
Phcs-All Plans $17 536%
Mhci/Healthlink Op Only-All Plans $20 631%
Ms Health Partners-All Plans $20 631%
Ppoplus-All Plans $20 631%
First Choice-All Other Plans $21 662%
First Health-All Plans $21 662%
Geha Ppo-All Plans $21 662%
Healthcare Advantage-All Plans $21 662%
United Providers-All Plans $21 662%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans $22 694%
Aetna $23 726%
Magnolia Comm/Exchange-All Other Plans $23 726%
First Choice Hie $29 915%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $43 1356%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS 39367
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals